The Opposition

Overview

Chile hosts a decisive World Cup qualifier at Santiago’s National Stadium just weeks after the stadium had been transformed into a concentration camp and killing field for opponents of Augusto Pinochet (who had just gained power in a military coup). Though FIFA investigates the matter, the game goes on, with the Chilean team winning in a walkover after their opponents from the Soviet Union boycott in protest over the stadium's use

Release date

Apr 22, 2014

Rating

5.9 / 10

Runtime

0 hours 30 minutes

Genres

• Documentary

Homepage

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